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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
1
Heavy rain slows wheat sowing and dam work as employment drops from 400 to 135. With reduced staff the wall advances about 16 yards weekly, cement set and machinery limited, while the dam’s capacity and length are outlined for a 24 week concrete phase.
Dam spillway length and flood control measures are being reviewed as the largest state river storage project advances. The article notes ongoing channel work, emergency spillway details, and planned completion later this year with state engineers observing progress.
D L Arnott Labour candidate for Western Province told Horsham ALP Branch that years of high taxation harm primary production and called for drastic measures. He argued wealth creators deserve a fairer share and criticized current federal policy as inadequate.
A Horsham builder narrowly escapes serious injury after a collision on Monday morning. Witnesses reported damage to a boiler and surrounding structures as a vehicle struck the work site, with responders handling the scene and detailing the extent of the impact.
An interview quoted by the Times shows Labour Organising Secretary Mr J M Tripovitech critiquing the Voesehis Times supper, predicting national talks in Canberra will shape the party line. He asserts government aims to restore Vietnam era policies and hints at defence and land reforms amid party divisions.
Fragmented OCR text references train routes and stations with scattered names. The readable items mention Melbourne and possible train departures and timing cues, suggesting a transit update or timetable note. No clear events or outcomes are established from the garbled text.
Coroner and inquest set after a man Stehn died when he fell from the back of a truck on April 2 near Natimuk. Witnesses Murray McClure and Edwin Stehn testified while Constable Ivey reported head injuries and surrounding suspicious circumstances.
About 20 fire extinguishers used by students to douse a small blaze at the rear of Principal I Tulloh’s house after it was spotted by Building Inspector E Pouliot. Fire damaged only a few boards. cause unknown. The incident followed a larger fire that destroyed the admin building, prompting a new brick structure to be added at the college.
The Wimmera Forest Nursery at Wall exchanged seeds and methods of dry climate re afforestation with the Israel Forest Commission. Superintendent R Gray said the seeds, from Australian desert flora, are for reclamation work.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a clash between foxes and a group labeled Conti'ght War 001. Text mentions a gap, paths, a tense scene, and references to places and people in unclear terms. The passage lacks coherent structure or complete names.
A conference at Stawell on Wednesday sponsored by the Grampians movement held its annual meeting to discuss fire prevention and water safety. Speakers included local officials and regional representatives outlining measures, funding, and cooperative actions for fire control and public safety.
Air Commodore Ewart, who mobilised the RAAF battalion U9, has retired after 40 years in Australia’s permanent forces. His service extended through the Mintter for Air and McMahon era, with 125 weed then pausing the army.
Local officials and residents gather for a Wednesday meeting to discuss larger traffic signs and road safety measures. The forum highlights pedestrian access and proposed changes near the central district, with council members urging public input.
A drowning incident occurred at Muldaur Lake during a duck hunting outing. Witnesses say Tony Thomas Hewat Pitt and others were involved. circumstances remain unclear and investigation is needed.
Rainfall for April reached 66 points, with totals compared to prior months and years. The report highlights monthly totals, including percentages and notes April’s rainfall against historical figures.
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